Dilla Day (featuring Dwele & Impala Sounds) | A Tribute to J DILLA The Shrine - Chicago, IL Friday, Feb 22 2013
Friday, Feb. 22nd at The Shrine is Dilla Day...a tribute to the life, music & memory of Detroit native & hip-hop legend James "J Dilla" Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006).
The DJ for the evening is Neo-Soul/R&B artist and Detroit native DWELE!
Get ready to hear music produced, written & performed by J Dilla, as well as music inspired by J Dilla!
Expect music from A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common, The Roots, D'Angelo,Jay Electronica, MF DOOM!, Kanye West, Waajeed, Bilal, Busta Rhymes and more!
Doors open 9pm.
J Dilla passed away on the morning of February 10th, 2006 at the age of 32. He left behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. For more info on the life of James "J Dilla/Jay Dee" Yancey please visit www.j-dilla.com